Stateline News RoundupStateline News Roundup about 85899475420http://blog.al.com/wire/2013/05/nullification_more_states_are.htmlNullification -- More states are pushing back against federal laws and court rulings but it's nothing new in Alabama2013-05-10T07:49:33-04:0085899475415http://blog.al.com/wire/2013/05/campaign_finance_law_revisions.htmlCampaign finance law revisions pass House; headed back to Senate2013-05-10T07:47:02-04:0085899475410http://blog.al.com/wire/2013/05/sharp_disagreements_surface_ag.htmlSharp disagreements surface again as lawmakers amend Alabama Accountability Act2013-05-10T07:45:47-04:0085899475428http://www.adn.com/2013/05/09/2896977/auditors-agree-to-review-denali.htmlAuditors agree to review Denali Commission2013-05-10T07:59:52-04:0085899475177http://azcapitoltimes.com/news/2013/05/08/bill-on-politicians-pensions-passes-arizona-senate/Bill on politicians’ pensions passes AZ Senate2013-05-10T05:53:37-04:0085899475176http://azcapitoltimes.com/news/2013/05/09/arizona-gov-jan-brewer-appoints-new-superior-court-judges/Brewer appoints new superior court judges2013-05-10T05:52:38-04:0085899475175http://azcapitoltimes.com/news/2013/05/09/bill-makes-arizona-landlords-tell-tenants-of-foreclosures/Bill makes Arizona landlords tell tenants of foreclosures2013-05-10T05:52:15-04:0085899475174http://azcapitoltimes.com/news/2013/05/09/joe-arpaio-recall-group-has-paid-signature-gatherers-again/Arpaio recall group has paid signature gatherers again2013-05-10T05:51:55-04:0085899475173http://azcapitoltimes.com/news/2013/05/09/poll-finds-arizonans-want-to-spend-less-on-prisons/Poll finds Arizonans want to spend less on prisons2013-05-10T05:51:33-04:0085899475172http://www.azcentral.com/news/politics/articles/20130509arizona-hospital-pricing-bill-likely-return-brewers-desk.htmlArizona hospital-pricing bill likely to return to Brewer’s desk2013-05-10T05:51:05-04:0085899475407http://arkansasnews.com/sections/news/arkansas/beebe-announces-36-appointments-boards-commissions.htmlBeebe announces 36 appointments to boards, commissions2013-05-10T07:44:58-04:0085899475400http://arkansasnews.com/sections/news/arkansas/democrat-announces-secretary-state.htmlDemocrat announces for secretary of state2013-05-10T07:43:30-04:0085899475234http://www.latimes.com/news/local/political/la-me-pc-ff-maldonado-wrong-offender-20130508,0,3095035.story?track=rss&utm_source=feedlyMaldonado's 'early release' repeal targets wrong offender2013-05-10T06:33:37-04:0085899475231http://www.latimes.com/news/local/political/la-me-pc-ff-naacp-maldonado-racial-politics-20130509,0,2739507.story?track=rss&utm_source=feedlyNAACP demands Maldonado apologize for 'racial politics'2013-05-10T06:32:12-04:0085899475323http://www.dailycamera.com/state-west-news/ci_23212906/gov-hickenlooper-gets-big-wins-colorado-legislative-sessionGov. Hickenlooper gets big wins in Colorado legislative session2013-05-10T07:08:30-04:0085899475322http://www.dailycamera.com/state-west-news/ci_23212712/colorado-elections-bill-be-signedColorado elections bill to be signed by governor today2013-05-10T07:08:01-04:0085899475318http://www.denverpost.com/breakingnews/ci_23210567/finale-legislative-session-hickenlooper-lists-accomplishmentsIn finale to legislative session, Hickenlooper lists accomplishments2013-05-10T07:06:34-04:0085899475310http://www.denverpost.com/breakingnews/ci_23211101/hickenlooper-urges-voters-support-taxes-colorado-marijuana-salesHickenlooper urges voters to support taxes on Colorado marijuana sales2013-05-10T07:04:28-04:0085899475308http://www.denverpost.com/breakingnews/ci_23210770/colorado-secretary-state-notifying-more-possible-noncitizen-votersColorado Secretary of State notifying more possible noncitizen voters2013-05-10T07:04:00-04:0085899475180http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Connecticut-voters-to-vote-on-expanding-voting-4502386.phpConnecticut voters to vote on expanding voting2013-05-10T05:54:49-04:0085899475179http://www.ctmirror.com/story/sea-level-bill-focuses-effect-not-causeSea-level bill focuses on effect, not cause2013-05-10T05:54:20-04:0085899475178http://www.ctmirror.com/story/house-votes-regulate-tattoo-parlorsHouse votes to regulate tattoo parlors2013-05-10T05:54:01-04:0085899475467http://www.delawareonline.com/article/20130510/NEWS02/305100029/Markell-models-cause-National-Governors-Association-meetingMarkell models cause at National Governors Association meeting2013-05-10T08:30:22-04:0085899475276http://www.tampabay.com/news/politics/elections/candidate-for-state-house-owed-nearly-12000-in-unpaid-taxes/2120128Candidate for state House owed nearly $12,000 in unpaid taxes2013-05-10T06:50:23-04:0085899475268http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/09/3388766/florida-senate-presidents-former.htmlFlorida Senate president’s former company sued for Medicare fraud2013-05-10T06:44:39-04:0085899475266http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/09/3389222/governor-expected-to-veto-tuition.htmlGovernor expected to veto tuition hike2013-05-10T06:43:34-04:0085899475264http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/10/3390536/clock-ticking-for-fla-gov-to-act.htmlClock ticking for Fla. Gov. to act on budget2013-05-10T06:42:15-04:0085899475258http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/09/3389580/florida-supreme-court-hears-redistricting.htmlFlorida Supreme Court hears redistricting case2013-05-10T06:40:59-04:0085899475256http://miamiherald.typepad.com/gaysouthflorida/2013/05/charlie-crist-listened-to-miami-activist-joe-falk-returned-to-tampa-and-posted-gay-marriage-support.htmlCharlie Crist, reversing course, comes out for gay marriage2013-05-10T06:39:32-04:0085899475198http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/ct-met-illinois-gay-marriage-0510-20130510,0,4063137.storyQuinn to House: 'It's time to vote' for gay marriage2013-05-10T06:09:51-04:0085899475187http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/ct-met-illinois-pension-reform-0510-20130510,0,7746984.storyState Senate passes pension reform bill2013-05-10T05:57:40-04:0085899475186http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/chi-medical-marijuana-bill-clears-illinois-senate-committee-20130508,0,174756.storyMedical marijuana bill clears Illinois Senate committee2013-05-10T05:57:21-04:0085899475185http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/politics/clout/chi-illinois-senate-passes-pension-bill-sets-up-showdown-with-house-20130509,0,2118291.storyIllinois Senate passes pension bill, sets up showdown with House2013-05-10T05:57:01-04:0085899475184http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/politics/clout/chi-quinn-calls-on-house-to-send-him-gay-marriage-bill-20130509,0,4965924.storyQuinn calls on House to send him gay marriage bill2013-05-10T05:56:39-04:0085899475191http://www.indystar.com/article/20130509/NEWS05/305090074/Indiana-Gov-Mike-Pence-issues-his-third-vetoIndiana Gov. Mike Pence issues his third veto2013-05-10T06:06:12-04:0085899475190http://www.indystar.com/article/20130509/NEWS05/305090076/School-vouchers-expand-Indiana-Gov-Mike-Pence-signs-measure-Calvary-Christian-SchoolSchool vouchers expand as Indiana Gov. Mike Pence signs measure at Calvary Christian School2013-05-10T06:05:45-04:0085899475183http://blogs.desmoinesregister.com/dmr/index.php/2013/05/09/former-state-lawmaker-swati-dandekar-considering-run-for-congress/articleFormer state lawmaker Swati Dandekar considering run for Congress2013-05-10T05:55:55-04:0085899475182http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20130510/NEWS10/305100055/1011/NEWS10/Legislature-could-wrap-up-session-by-end-next-weekLegislature could wrap up session by end of next week2013-05-10T05:55:31-04:0085899475181http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20130510/NEWS09/305100050/1011/NEWS10/Politicos-take-note-Iowans-register-they-re-likely-votePoliticos, take note: If Iowans register, they're likely to vote2013-05-10T05:55:09-04:0085899475393http://www2.ljworld.com/news/2013/may/09/house-freshmen-republicans-have-re-election-briefi/?kansas_legislatureRepublican freshman lawmakers in Kansas House undergo re-election briefing2013-05-10T07:41:13-04:0085899475448http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/05/house_health_committee_passes.htmlConstitutional amendment blocking federal healthcare employer mandate approved by Louisiana House panel2013-05-10T08:12:19-04:0085899475446http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/05/louisiana_house_members_come_t.html#incart_m-rpt-1Louisiana House members come together in support of budget compromise2013-05-10T08:10:40-04:0085899475372http://bangordailynews.com/2013/05/09/news/state/maines-legislative-council-approves-30000-to-help-victims-of-lewiston-fires/Maine’s Legislative Council approves $30,000 to help victims of Lewiston fires2013-05-10T07:30:49-04:0085899475370http://bangordailynews.com/2013/05/09/news/state/lepage-wants-wind-energy-goals-out-of-maine-law/LePage wants wind energy goals out of Maine law2013-05-10T07:30:00-04:0085899475367http://bangordailynews.com/2013/05/09/news/state/new-lepage-school-choice-bill-would-lift-cap-on-charters-let-public-money-to-go-to-religious-schools/LePage bill lifts cap on charter schools, lets public money go to religious schools2013-05-10T07:29:11-04:0085899475363http://bangordailynews.com/2013/05/09/news/augusta/committee-rejects-food-stamp-junk-food-ban-panel-also-votes-against-act-to-deny-benefits-to-drug-felons/Committee rejects food stamp junk food ban2013-05-10T07:27:49-04:0085899475416http://www.baltimoresun.com/features/green/blog/bs-gr-calvert-clifffs-shutdown-20130509,0,6098339.storyCalvert Cliffs nuclear reactor shuts down suddenly2013-05-10T07:47:23-04:0085899475412http://www.baltimoresun.com/business/money/bs-bz-mge-bid-20130508,0,7965449.storyMGM submits bid for license for National Harbor casino2013-05-10T07:46:27-04:0085899475409http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/crime/blog/bs-md-governor-jail-plans-20130509,0,1009474.storyO'Malley promises corrections reform as GOP calls for audit Read more: http://www.baltimoresun.com/#ixzz2StCa6vMI2013-05-10T07:45:35-04:0085899475406http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/politics/bs-md-brown-candidacy-20130509,0,6706646.storyBrown to launch campaign for governor2013-05-10T07:44:40-04:0085899475376http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/bs-md-maryland-guard-engineering-20130509,0,3582772.storyMaryland National Guard preparing for final deployment to Afghanistan2013-05-10T07:34:01-04:0085899475330http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/md-politics/2013/05/09/86f656ba-b898-11e2-92f3-f291801936b8_story.html?hpid=z2Brown plans runs for Maryland governor2013-05-10T07:12:02-04:0085899475338http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2013/05/09/body-bombing-suspect-tamerlan-tsarnaev-entombed-out-state/UWmxVKaid469DeHZtTHNSK/story.htmlBombing suspect’s body buried outside Mass.2013-05-10T07:17:05-04:0085899475334http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/2013/05/10/mass-gov-patrick-join-ireland-trade-mission/WV174Nwend7XhzhqEQBHlK/story.htmlGov. Patrick to join Ireland trade mission2013-05-10T07:13:43-04:0085899475331http://www.boston.com/business/innovation/2013/05/09/boston-goes-google-its-drops-microsoft-mail-services/ubwGkkc0qdmBm8QkqfiP9O/story.htmlBoston drops Microsoft for Gmail2013-05-10T07:12:06-04:0085899475328http://www.boston.com/politicalintelligence/2013/05/09/tensions-emerge-over-lack-tsarnaev-information-shared-between-fbi-local-authorities/c0JqORZNBkQJomxbODmwVK/story.htmlTensions emerge over lack of Tsarnaev information shared between FBI, local authorities2013-05-10T07:10:18-04:0085899475204http://www.mlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/05/medicaid_health_care_decisions.html#incart_riverMedicaid, health care decisions looming for Michigan lawmakers2013-05-10T06:17:56-04:0085899475203http://www.mlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/05/the_invisible_sentence_michiga.html#incart_riverThe invisible sentence? Michigan bill would allow more convicts to expunge criminal records2013-05-10T06:17:34-04:0085899475202http://www.mlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/05/bart_stupak_backs_mark_schauer.html#incart_riverBart Stupak backs Mark Schauer for governor as Democratic field continues to clear path2013-05-10T06:17:07-04:0085899475197http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130510/POLITICS02/305100358/1022/POLITICS/Michigan-House-GOP-propose-bill-expand-Medicaid-4-year-coverage-limitMichigan House GOP propose bill to expand Medicaid with 4-year coverage limit2013-05-10T06:09:18-04:0085899475196http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130509/POLITICS02/305090365/1022/POLITICS/Gov-Snyder-signs-wolf-hunting-bill-into-lawGov. Snyder signs wolf hunting bill into law2013-05-10T06:08:47-04:0085899475195http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/article/20130509/NEWS04/305090028/Dems-introduce-new-gun-bills-Michigan-HouseDems introduce new gun bills in Michigan House2013-05-10T06:08:06-04:0085899475194http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/viewart/20130509/NEWS04/305090021/Snyder-signs-bills-keep-0-08-BAC-Michigan-driversSnyder signs bills to keep 0.08 BAC for Michigan drivers2013-05-10T06:07:32-04:0085899475193http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/article/20130509/NEWS04/305090033/Snyder-says-bill-allowing-wolf-hunt-not-about-wolvesSnyder says bill allowing wolf hunt was not about wolves2013-05-10T06:07:06-04:0085899475192http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/viewart/20130509/NEWS04/305090040/House-GOP-backs-expanded-Medicaid-conditionsHouse GOP backs expanded Medicaid, with conditions2013-05-10T06:06:37-04:0085899475210http://ap.brainerddispatch.com/pstories/state/mn/20130509/1133780548.shtml4 in Minn. House GOP break ranks on gay marriage2013-05-10T06:21:06-04:0085899475377http://www.hattiesburgamerican.com/viewart/20130510/NEWS01/305100005/Family-demands-answers-Miss-candidate-s-deathFamily demands answers in Miss. candidate's death2013-05-10T07:34:35-04:0085899475387http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/10/4228258/missouri-lawmakers-pass-previously.htmlMissouri lawmakers pass previously abandoned bills on guns, Islamic law and U.N. resolution2013-05-10T07:38:59-04:0085899475449http://billingsgazette.com/news/state-and-regional/montana/bullock-defends-veto-of-oil-gas-impact-fund-e-montana/article_c1d9301f-09ad-5793-b588-96ad76004197.htmlBullock defends veto of oil-gas impact fund; E. Montana officials unhappy2013-05-10T08:12:35-04:0085899475368http://journalstar.com/legislature/janssen-campaign-gathering-signatures-on-gun-bill/article_b568bb72-b8c3-5e78-a8e4-e5ba06751e8c.htmlJanssen campaign gathering signatures on gun bill2013-05-10T07:29:26-04:0085899475379http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2013/may/10/do-lobbyist-spending-reports-measure-influence/Do lobbyist spending reports measure influence?2013-05-10T07:34:59-04:0085899475378http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2013/may/10/taxpayers-footing-3-million-lobbying-bill-local-go/Taxpayers footing $3 million lobbying bill for local governments2013-05-10T07:34:41-04:0085899475353http://www.reviewjournal.com/news/nevada-legislature/secretary-state-pushes-later-voter-registration-deadlinesSecretary of state pushes later voter registration deadlines2013-05-10T07:23:18-04:0085899475456http://www.concordmonitor.com/home/6014568-95/senate-budget-writers-hear-arguments-on-medicaid-expansion-other-state-issuesSenate budget writers hear arguments on Medicaid expansion, other state issues2013-05-10T08:15:42-04:0085899475453http://www.concordmonitor.com/home/6067684-95/house-likely-to-make-big-changes-to-casino-billHouse likely to make big changes to casino bill2013-05-10T08:14:47-04:0085899475278http://www.northjersey.com/news/Buono_launches_website_for_voters_to_calculate_Christie_price_tag.htmlBuono launches website for voters to calculate 'Christie price tag'2013-05-10T06:51:34-04:0085899475272http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/05/christie_vetoes_early_voting_b.html#incart_riverChristie vetoes early voting bill, angering Democrats2013-05-10T06:48:18-04:0085899475263http://www.northjersey.com/news/Latino_Action_Network_backs_Buonos_gubernatorial_run.htmlLatino group lends support to state Sen. Barbara Buono’s bid to become N.J. governor2013-05-10T06:42:12-04:0085899475426http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/cb8ee40fdf894309adea40880368f4d7/NM--Health-Overhaul-Hidden-Contracts-New-MexicoNew Mexico's health insurance exchange subject to state's open government laws2013-05-10T07:57:44-04:0085899475423http://www.abqjournal.com/main/2013/05/10/news/martine-zramps-up-travels.htmlMartinez ramps up travels2013-05-10T07:56:27-04:0085899475422http://www.santafenewmexican.com/news/local_news/article_91d70a68-02b4-56db-8e84-26a60ea166b2.htmlCensus: Hispanic voter turnout up in NM in 20122013-05-10T07:55:58-04:0085899475309http://www.timesunion.com/news/article/N-Y-court-upholds-ethics-commission-subpoena-4504095.phpN.Y. court upholds ethics commission subpoena power2013-05-10T07:04:14-04:0085899475306http://www.timesunion.com/news/article/NYC-weighs-allowing-many-immigrants-to-vote-4504098.phpNYC weighs allowing many immigrants to vote2013-05-10T07:02:53-04:0085899475302http://www.timesunion.com/local/article/Tribal-settlements-in-the-casino-mix-4504261.phpTribal settlements in the casino mix2013-05-10T07:01:43-04:0085899475300http://www.timesunion.com/local/article/Empty-upstate-prison-is-sold-4504271.phpEmpty upstate prison is sold2013-05-10T07:00:52-04:0085899475295http://www.timesunion.com/local/article/Is-bias-a-factor-in-probe-of-state-lawmakers-4504258.phpIs bias a factor in probe of state lawmakers?2013-05-10T06:59:20-04:0085899475365http://www.newsobserver.com/2013/05/10/2883118/nc-protesters-willing-to-risk.htmlNC protesters risk arrest to highlight concerns about GOP2013-05-10T07:28:06-04:0085899475355http://www.newsobserver.com/2013/05/09/2883059/dome-four-dems-want-voller-out.htmlFour Dems want Voller out as interim executive director2013-05-10T07:24:34-04:0085899475352http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/N/NC_XGR_OPEN_MEETINGS_NCOL-?SITE=NCWIN&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULTNC House wants many closed sessions recorded2013-05-10T07:22:54-04:0085899475350http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/N/NC_XGR_STATE_COMMISSIONS_NCOL-?SITE=NCWIN&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULTNC House seeks to revive commissions proposal2013-05-10T07:22:24-04:0085899475207http://www.inforum.com/event/article/id/399065/group/News/Like its economy, North Dakota’s government spending is booming2013-05-10T06:18:51-04:0085899475205http://www.inforum.com/event/article/id/399287/group/News/Measure would give power to legislators, board member says2013-05-10T06:18:26-04:0085899475226http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/local/2013/05/10/kasich-names-two-to-local-judgeships.htmlKasich names two to local judgeships2013-05-10T06:28:25-04:0085899475225http://www.cleveland.com/open/index.ssf/2013/05/gov_john_kasich_urges_heighten.html#incart_riverGov. John Kasich urges heightened awareness of mental illness issues to show need to expand Medicaid2013-05-10T06:27:58-04:0085899475224http://www.cleveland.com/open/index.ssf/2013/05/ohio_chief_justice_maureen_oco.html#incart_riverOhio Chief Justice Maureen O'Connor says party labels have no place in judicial elections2013-05-10T06:27:37-04:0085899475220http://www.cleveland.com/open/index.ssf/2013/05/ohio_congress_members_draft_bi.html#incart_riverOhio congress members Tim Ryan and Mike Turner draft bills to address military sexual assault2013-05-10T06:26:36-04:0085899475332http://newsok.com/early-voting-for-may-14-elections-starts-friday/article/3808125Early voting for May 14 elections starts Friday2013-05-10T07:12:07-04:0085899475229http://www.statesmanjournal.com/proart/20130510/news/305100024/colleges-might-ask-about-sexual-orientation?pagerestricted=1COlleges might ask about sexual orientation2013-05-10T06:30:04-04:0085899475227http://www.statesmanjournal.com/viewart/20130509/NEWS/305090030/Bill-would-give-break-some-young-sex-offendersBill would give break to some young sex offenders2013-05-10T06:29:20-04:0085899475222http://www.gazettetimes.com/news/state-and-regional/ore-lawmakers-hope-to-limit-tax-lawsuit-impact/article_f9bbc285-9e07-5d6a-ae0c-df090388e3b0.htmlOre. lawmakers hope to limit tax lawsuit impact2013-05-10T06:27:13-04:00